Some school districts cancel after school and athletic activities Monday over severe weather threat

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Some school districts in the Lowcountry are canceling after-school programs and activities due to expected severe weather.

Forecasters said a cold front will bring severe storms, including strong gusty winds and the risk for an isolated tornado, to the area Monday afternoon.

Dorchester District 4 has canceled after-school activities for Monday, including athletic practices and the scheduled softball game, due to expected severe weather.

The school schedule is not impacted by the change. The district said it will monitor the weather and notify of any additional changes.

Colleton County school officials also said all after-school and extracurricular activities, including athletics, were canceled for the day.